Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
This guide provides resources on the subject of anatomy, cell biology and physiology.
3D Learning Resources
- Anatomy.TV This link opens in a new windowMulti-layer graphics of the human body. Includes animated graphical simulations of common muscle movements, information for patients with explanatory text. Movies/animations can be played using Windows Media player, QuickTime, or RealPlayer.
- AccessMedicine Human Anatomy ModulesThese interactive modules allow for visualization of the human body in an interactive, 3D format where both male and female anatomy modules can be viewed. Choose a module and then utilize the options on the left-side of the screen to learn more about human anatomy.
- Merck Manuals [Professional Version] - 3D ModelsInteractive 3D models of various disorders and anatomy.
SketchFab
SketchFab is an online platform for hosting and sharing 3D models. Models may be annotated, color-coded, and have voiceovers or audio to serve as teaching tools. Here's a listing of a few institutional SketchFab accounts that have anatomical models available for teaching and learning.
- RLML Anatomical Models CollectionAnnotated and color-coded anatomical 3D models hosted on SketchFab.
- University of Dundee, CAHIDModel collections by the University of Dundee's Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification in Scotland.
- E-Learning UMCGModel collections by the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands.
2D Visualization Resources
- NetAnatomy This link opens in a new windowAn interactive human anatomy resource using images, labels and descriptions, to teach human anatomy to students and as a place to review anatomy for students beginning clinical rotations, USMLE preparation, etc.
- Thieme Teaching Assistant Anatomy This link opens in a new windowThieme Teaching Assistant Anatomy is a collection of illustrations and clinical images from textbooks such as Gilroy’s Atlas of Anatomy and Thieme Atlas of Anatomy.
- Winking Skull This link opens in a new windowFree interactive anatomy resource for medical students containing more than 250 full-color illustrations and over 50 self-test questions and answers. To access WinkingSkull.com, you must register at http://www.winkingskull.com/Account/Register (leave Access Code blank).
Mobile Apps
- Curiscope Virtuali-Tee
Check out the Virtuali-Tee t-shirt from our catalog and download the app. Open the app, have a friend wear the t-shirt, and aim your device at the code on the t-shirt.
Available: Google Store OR iTunes - AR Anatomy
Download and print the trigger images provided through the link above. Download and open the app, and aim your device at the trigger images.
Available: Google Store OR iTunes - Anatomyou VR
VR app developed in collaboration with surgery professors to provide an immersive experience for minimally-invasive procedures.
Available: Google Store OR iTunes
VR Apps for the HTC Vive
- Nexus VR AppsThis document lists all the VR apps currently available on the HTC Vive and Meta Quest 2 stations at the RLML Makerspace. If you have suggestions for VR apps to be added to the HTC Vive and Meta Quest 2 stations, please email rlmltech@iu.edu.